missiles

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Another benefit of the system could be a reduction in the need for interceptors like Patriot missiles, which are commonly used but more expensive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Then came the Russian drones, possibly carrying more explosives or scouting out the damage done by the missiles.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Tymur Tkachenko, the head of Kyiv's City Military Administration, said "the enemy is striking with ballistic missiles".

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Days later while in Germany, Ukrainian soldiers showed him the command and control software they use to detect, track and shoot down Russian missiles and drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The medium-range missiles, the ones they’d already known about, could hit targets within about 1,300 miles.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin